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3232Small Deeds; Big Impacthttps://www.2019wsj.org/small-deeds-big-impact/
Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:54:35 +0000https://www.2019wsj.org/?p=13369The Nano App premiered during our opening show. It is our legacy gift of the World Scout Jamboree that the world can use on a global scale for years to come. Your participation in the #ScoutsRecycle nano task measured the metric tons of avoided CO2 equivalent emissions from the landfills. We are happy to report … Read more

The Nano App premiered during our opening show. It is our legacy gift of the World Scout Jamboree that the world can use on a global scale for years to come.

Your participation in the #ScoutsRecycle nano task measured the metric tons of avoided CO2 equivalent emissions from the landfills. We are happy to report that together, we prevented 228 metric tons of avoided equivalent emissions from the land fill. You removed 590 cars from the roads for one month.

The August 1st Second Place Winner is Olof Pantzar; the First Place Winner is Vicente Padilla. We are pleased to establish the Nano Sustainability Impact Measurement Scholarship by rewarding Matthew Seaver with a $500 scholarship for completing the most #ScoutsRecycle nano tasks and achieving the largest carbon reduction during our time here at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

While we all come from different countries, we call the same Planet Earth our home. It’s up to us as Scouts to lead the global charge for sustainable development. Use Nano in your local communities and invite 4-5 other friends to download Nano – and together let’s create a sustainable future for Planet Earth. Thank you!

]]>Body Carehttps://www.2019wsj.org/body-care/
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:24:47 +0000https://www.2019wsj.org/?p=13337Your feet have blisters. Your skin is burned. Your body aches. As you travel home, taking care of your body and health needs will be very important. Here are a few recommendations to help relieve your discomfort. For skin blisters like on your feet, The Mayo Clinic recommends the following: To relieve blister-related pain, drain … Read more

Your feet have blisters. Your skin is burned. Your body aches. As you travel home, taking care of your body and health needs will be very important. Here are a few recommendations to help relieve your discomfort.

For skin blisters like on your feet, The Mayo Clinic recommends the following:

To relieve blister-related pain, drain the fluid while leaving the overlying skin intact. Here is how:

Wash your hands and the blister with soap and warm water.

Swab the blister with iodine.

Sterilize a clean, sharp needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol.

Use the needle to puncture the blister. Aim for several spots near the blister’s edge. Let the fluid drain, but leave the overlying skin in place.

Apply an ointment such as petroleum jelly to the blister and cover it with a nonstick gauze bandage. If a rash appears, stop using the ointment.

Follow-up care: Check the area every day for infection. After several days, cut away all the dead skin, using a tweezers and scissors sterilized with rubbing alcohol. Apply more ointment and a bandage.

For sunburn relief, the Mayo Clinic recommends these steps:

Cool the skin. Apply to the affected skin a clean towel dampened with cool tap water. Or take a cool bath.

Apply a moisturizer, lotion or gel. An aloe vera lotion or gel or calamine lotion may be soothing.

Drink water to prevent dehydration.

Do not break small blisters (no bigger than your little fingernail). If blisters break, gently clean the area with mild soap and water, apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover the wound with a nonstick gauze bandage. If a rash develops, stop using the ointment and seek medical care.

Take a pain reliever such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) to help with the discomfort and swelling of sunburn. Some sunburn relief medications are gels.

Avoid more sun exposure while your skin heals from the sunburn.

Apply an over-the-counter Hydrocortisone cream if your sunburn is severe.

For your body aches and general exhaustion, rest and sleep is just what the doctor ordered! Returning home to your own comfortable bed often has a positive impact. This author once slept for 27 hours straight after returning from a Scouting event. I challenge you to beat my record. Please have a safe and positive trip home! We are all very glad that you were able to join us for this remarkable experience!

]]>Farewell from the World Jamboreehttps://www.2019wsj.org/farewell-from-the-world-jamboree/
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:06:50 +0000https://www.2019wsj.org/?p=13324Greetings Scouts of the 24th World Scout Jamboree – Twelve days ago, we arrived at the Summit Bechtel Reserve as members of units, as members of contingents, representing our nations. Today, we depart this jamboree better connected as a worldwide family of Scouts, prepared to go home and encourage our fellow Scouts, friends, families, and … Read more

Twelve days ago, we arrived at the Summit Bechtel Reserve as members of units, as members of contingents, representing our nations. Today, we depart this jamboree better connected as a worldwide family of Scouts, prepared to go home and encourage our fellow Scouts, friends, families, and communities to truly unlock the new world that awaits us.

Just as the ribbons of our jamboree logo reached out to embrace the world, we reached out and embraced not only every opportunity this jamboree offered, but each other. We leave with new friends, new connections, and a new understanding of how we each play a role in creating a better world.

As we depart, may these new friendships and memories uplift us and endow us with the strength, perseverance, and determination to make us equal to the challenge we’ve accepted.

May you each travel safely and swiftly back to the family and friends that await your return, and may the great master of all Scouts be with you until we meet again.

]]>Telling the Story of the 24th World Scout Jamboreehttps://www.2019wsj.org/jamboree-communications/
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:07:55 +0000https://www.2019wsj.org/?p=13318How do you effectively and efficiently tell over 42,000 people what is happening at the jamboree? As part of the Connected Experience area, the Jamboree Communications Team has been committed to helping every youth participant, unit leader, and international service team member “Unlock a New World” before, during, and immediately after the jamboree. Our goal … Read more

How do you effectively and efficiently tell over 42,000 people what is happening at the jamboree? As part of the Connected Experience area, the Jamboree Communications Team has been committed to helping every youth participant, unit leader, and international service team member “Unlock a New World” before, during, and immediately after the jamboree. Our goal has been to educate, empower, entertain, and inspire you to have the best experience possible.

To the best of our abilities, we provided timely, accurate, and actionable information in French, English, and Spanish about jamboree opportunities and operations. We covered not only upcoming jamboree activities but also lives that were transformed because of the jamboree. Operating out of a few trailers at Basecamp Charlie, we are:

Liaison Crew: embedded IST reporters in all program areas to stay informed.

Content Crew: followed up on the leads from the liaison crew and wrote, edited, translated, photographed, and took video of the content.

]]>Keep Unlocking a New World with Nano!https://www.2019wsj.org/keep-unlocking-a-new-world-with-nano/
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:04:49 +0000https://www.2019wsj.org/?p=13317The 24th World Scout Jamboree may be over, but we can all take the message of this jamboree back home and share them with our fellow Scouts. One of the keys to unlocking a new world is to save the world we have; one tool to help us do that is the new Nano app. … Read more

The 24th World Scout Jamboree may be over, but we can all take the message of this jamboree back home and share them with our fellow Scouts. One of the keys to unlocking a new world is to save the world we have; one tool to help us do that is the new Nano app.

At the start of our jamboree, the World Organization of the Scout Movement announced the launch of a new interactive app designed to engage Scouts and other young people in taking action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The app is called Nano and it’s aim is to help Scouts be more environmentally friendly by doing small tasks, earning points, and potentially getting rewards.

The Nano team encourages Scouts from all over the world to be beta testers for the app! Download and use the app, and sign up to be a beta tester on the Nano website (http://experiencenano.com/). You can help by using the app and giving feedback on what works and doesn’t work. Beta testers will also get updates with new features in the app and more exciting things.

WOSM is encouraging Scouts to integrate the app into their local service projects after the jamboree is over. We encourage you to share this app with your local Scout organizations. It can be through social media, during a unit meeting, or any way you see fit. By sharing this app we all help work towards the Sustainable Development Goals and you become a part of making the world a better place, saving the environment one nano task at a time.

]]>A Day at Mount Jackhttps://www.2019wsj.org/a-day-at-mount-jack/
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:56:52 +0000https://www.2019wsj.org/?p=13250The trail to Mt. Jack begins on the Southeast side of Basecamp Alpha. From there, a brisk hike of about 4.25 miles (about 6.9 km) will help wake you up! Start by visiting the Information Booth to plan your day at Mt. Jack. Choose to start on either the East or West sides of the … Read more

The trail to Mt. Jack begins on the Southeast side of Basecamp Alpha. From there, a brisk hike of about 4.25 miles (about 6.9 km) will help wake you up!

Start by visiting the Information Booth to plan your day at Mt. Jack. Choose to start on either the East or West sides of the mountain.

We chose to start on the far East side and then work our way back across the mountain. Before starting, though, we stopped to catch our breath at the Summit of the Summit. At 2810 feet (857 m), it is the highest point at the Summit Bechtel Reserve!

At the Friendship Tartan Games, stop by the Swordsmith forge and see how the Jamboree Sword is coming! Then test your physical strength, stamina, and agility with fun events like the Caber Toss, Hammer Toss, and Shaef Toss! Finally, stop in the tent to get your Novus points and learn about Celtic history and culture!

By the way, Mount Jack is a great way to earn lots of Novus points! If you want a more modern competition, stop by Field Sports, where you can play football (soccer), basketball, flag football, ultimate frisbee, baseball, volleyball, and even inflatable miniature golf!

Or, you can go to the Frontier Village and shoot muzzle-loaders and throw axes!

Now you have completed Mt. Jack East. This might be a good time to have lunch. If you did not bring lunch, the BBQ vendor will make sure you do not go hungry! Then move on to the Wood, Ropes & Spars (Pioneering) area. The cellular and Wifi reception is very reliable here!

At the First Scout Camps of North America exhibit, you can learn from the knowledgeable staff about how Ernest Thompson Seton, Daniel Carter Beard, and Lord Baden Powell collaborated to form the Boy Scouts of America in the early 1900s. You can see the equipment that Scouts used to camp, learn about the principles that guided North American Scouting in the early days, and understand how those principals continue to inform modern Scouting.

Finally, at the far West end of Mount Jack, challenge yourself to one of two Spartan Race courses! You can choose between a 1-mile and 2-mile race with obstacles that include lifting, climbing, and carrying various objects.

Congratulations to all who finished the Spartan Race and Mount Jack! We hope you saved some energy for the walk back to Base Camp!

]]>The Strength of Czech Scoutinghttps://www.2019wsj.org/the-strength-of-czech-scouting/
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:46:04 +0000https://www.2019wsj.org/?p=13255Just few months ago, Czech scouts celebrated the longest time in history since their NSO has been legal. In the past, Czech scouting went through some rough times – 3 prohibitions. The first one was in 1940. Back then, scouting was abolished by the Nazi government. Many of the Czech scouts were fighting against Nazis … Read more

Just few months ago, Czech scouts celebrated the longest time in history since their NSO has been legal.
In the past, Czech scouting went through some rough times – 3 prohibitions.

The first one was in 1940. Back then, scouting was abolished by the Nazi government. Many of the Czech scouts were fighting against Nazis and over 700 of them lost their lives in the war. In 1945, right after the war ended, scouting was quickly re-established.

In 1948, the Communist party gained power. Scouting was once again abolished and in 1950, many of scouts went to prison. In 1968, the regime loosened up and scouts could be active once again.

The last prohibition was two years later, in 1970. The communist regime gained power once again and scouts could not exist. Scouting never really died. Many of the troops functioned illegally. Finally, in 1989 after the Velvet Revolution, scouts could celebrate re-establishment. Since then, scouting in Czech Republic thrives and is hugely successful.

]]>Congratulations to our Novus Champions!https://www.2019wsj.org/congratulations-to-our-novus-champions/
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:44:13 +0000https://www.2019wsj.org/?p=13184Congratulations to the Novus Champions of the 24th World Scout Jamboree! This list of youth Scouts from around the world represents those who went above and beyond to explore all the programs and adventures that the jamboree had to offer. All Novus Champions have received an email (to the email in their Novus profile) with … Read more

Congratulations to the Novus Champions of the 24th World Scout Jamboree! This list of youth Scouts from around the world represents those who went above and beyond to explore all the programs and adventures that the jamboree had to offer.

All Novus Champions have received an email (to the email in their Novus profile) with instructions on how to collect their Novus Champion necker. All neckers must be claimed by 17:00 on 1 August. If you are on this list and did not receive your email, please call +1 720-903-6317.

]]>Horoscope for Fridayhttps://www.2019wsj.org/horoscope-for-friday-2/
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 18:39:37 +0000https://www.2019wsj.org/?p=13249Aquarius: January 20th – February 18th I have noticed a lot of small pieces of meteors moving towards your starsign. This means that you will end up with a lot of sand between either your toes or between your teeth. Either way it will be a very crunchy experience. Pisces: February 19th – March 20th … Read more

I have noticed a lot of small pieces of meteors moving towards your starsign. This means that you will end up with a lot of sand between either your toes or between your teeth. Either way it will be a very crunchy experience.

Pisces: February 19th – March 20th

Have you packed down everything, and remembered everything? There is a good change that you might have forgotten either a towel or your soap. I am unsure where it is hiding though. Maybe with some of your friends. Hard to know.

Aries: March 21st – April 19th

Remember to take a last look at the camp today. There might be a treasure hiding in the grass. It is easy to drop your stuff, and it is very likely that you will find a very nice batch today if you just keep your eyes open.

Taurus: April 20th – May 20th

Remember that without your leaders, there would be no Jamboree. Maybe today is the time to tell them how much you appreciate all the work they have done. You will be lucky the rest of the week, if you remember to compliment and appreciate your leaders today.

Gemini: May 21st – June 20th

Even though you are leaving the camp, I would still suggest you to drink plenty of water today. It is actually good and healthy for humans to drink at least two litres of water every day. And is has to be water. Coca Cola and Sprite does not count. And the planet of Neptune is telling me to remind you of this.

Cancer: June 21st – July 22nd

I hope that you have some snacks left. Your friends are very tired today, and they will be extremely happy if you decide to share your snacks with them. That will be extremely kind of you, and it will make your friendships become even stronger.

Leo: July 23rd – August 22nd

You can sleep when you get back home. This is now or never. I would suggest that you enjoy the last moments you have with your friends and travel-mates instead of sleeping. You will be able to make some nice memories with them, even though you might not be physically on the Jamboree any more.

Virgo: August 23rd – September 22nd

If you are so lucky to see your parents today, remember to give them a big hug. And then go and take a nap. All the amazing stories from the Jamboree are more amazing to tell about, when you are actually physically capable of sitting up on a chair without falling asleep.

Libra: September 23rd – October 22nd

Just because you go back home, you can still bring some of the joy from the Jamboree back with you. One thing is to keep in touch with the friends you made at the Jamboree. Isn’t it marvelous that we are capable of communicating with people on the other side of the world? In old times you would have had to sent a letter, today you just need to open your phone. So there is no excuse for not keeping in touch with the nice and awesome people you met.

Scorpio: October 23rd – November 21st

You might end up with a splinter on your finger today. Just remember to remove it and clean it. In general it is a good idea to keep your hands clean. Even though it might be easier to be sick back in your own home, it is still not fun to be sick. And the stars tell me that you might end up being sick very soon.

Sagittarius: November 22nd – December 21st

Today you should not drive a cart. It will only end in horribly misery. Maybe it will run over your toes or you will get hurt in some other way. So stay away from them.

Capricorn: December 22nd – January 19th

The star named “Little Bear” is affecting your starsign today. Maybe it means that you will finally get a picture with Yona the mascot bear. Or maybe it means that you will see one of the real bears at the camp. Remember that the real bears do not like hugs and do not have Novus’ which you can connect with.